BASIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURESBASIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
THROTTLE ADJUSTMENT THROTTLE ADJUSTMENT
AA. rottle free-play should be 3 - 5 mm (0.10-0.20 in.)
BB. If your throttle has more or less free-play than
specied above, adjustments need to be made. Folow
the steps below.
1. Pull back the rubber dust cover (A)(A)
2. Loosen the lock nut (B)(B)
3. Turn the adjuster (C)(C) in the (-)(-) direction will
decrease the free-play. Turn the adjuster in the (+)(+)
direction will increase free-play.
4. Operate the throttle to ensure that it is functioning
smoothly, and when released, it returns completely
very quickly from full open throttle to fully closed in
all steering positions.
5. Inspect the condition of the throttle cable from the
throttle down to the carburetor. If the cable is nicked
or chafed, it must be replaced.
6. Lubricate the cable with a commercially available
cable lubricant to prevent premature rust and/or
corrosion.
7. Check the cable for tension or stress in all steering
positions.
THROTTLE ADJUSTMENT THROTTLE ADJUSTMENT
8. You can reduce the throttle open position by means
of the throttle limiter screw (A)(A)
9. To activate the throttle limiter, turn the screw
clockwise, this will reduce the amount the throttle is
able to turn to the open position.
10. To deactivate the throttle limiter, turn the screw
counter-clockwise, this will increase the amount
the throttle is able to turn in the wide-open position.
11. Use only the screw that is installed on the
limiter. Do Not UseDo Not Use any other screws.
12. Do not remove the screw completely out of the
limiter as this will cause debris to enter the housing
and cause the throttle to bind.
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